Mu’awiyah ibn Abi Sufyan معاوية بن أبي سفيان

Hadith on Mu’awiyah: The Prophet prays for his guidance

Ibn Abi ‘Amirah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, prayed for Mu’awiyah, saying, “O Allah, make him a guide, who is guided himself, guiding others through him.”

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Hadith on Mu’awiyah: Speak well of the Prophet’s Companions

Abi Idris reported: When Umar ibn al-Khattab removed ‘Umayr ibn Sa’d as governor of Hims, he appointed Mu’awiyah as a replacement. The people said, “He has removed ‘Umayr and appointed

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Hadith on Siffin: Reconciliation between Ali and Mu’awiyah

Yazid ibn al-‘Asamm reported: Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, was asked about the slain at the battle of Siffin. Ali said, “Our slain and their slain are in

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Mu’awiyah on Tawassul: Supplications of living righteous people

Sulaym ibn ‘Amir reported: The sky withheld rain, so Mu’awiyah ibn Abi Sufyan and the people of Damascus sought prayers for rain. When Mu’awiyah sat upon the pulpit, he said,

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Mu’awiyah on Justice: Balance between the ruler and his subjects

Al-Mada’ini reported: Mu’awiyah, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “It is as if there is strand of hair between the people and myself for me to keep straight without

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Hadith on Treachery: Strict prohibition on betraying peace treaties

Sulaym ibn Amir reported: There was a peace treaty between Mu’awiyah and the Romans. He was marching towards their country, and when the treaty ended, he would surprise attack them.

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